Hybrid Hydrology & Soils Instructor – Groundwater

Salish Kootenai College; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 56,111 - 62,421; Full time

Job summary

Salish Kootenai College seeks a Soils & Groundwater Hydrology Instructor for a 9-month position in Pablo, MT. The role focuses on teaching groundwater hydrology, soil science and related courses, with emphasis on data visualization and field instruction.

Responsibilities include curriculum development and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Qualified applicants should hold a Master’s degree in geohydrology, hydrology, or related field and have experience teaching and mentoring Native

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geohydrology, hydrology, soil science, or a closely related field in natural resources.
• Three years’ experience in scientific research or science applications in natural resources (may include graduate research).
• Experience teaching undergraduates in sciences or natural resources, including field instruction.
• Experience mentoring and supporting Native students or co-workers, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting and to work cooperatively with faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, software and methods relevant to natural resource management and incorporate them into classes.
• Ability to safely engage/participate in field-based classes that can be physically challenging, require specialized safety training, and require safe driving skills in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Modify or develop courses and curriculum in AS and BS programs.
• Teach classes on groundwater hydrology, soil science, introductory geology, and data visualization and analysis, in AS, BS (and potentially) MS programs.
• Work with other faculty in Natural Resources to bridge curriculum for inclusion in classes across all-natural resource fields/departments.
• Serve on graduate research committees and closely advise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in related fields.
• Develop course syllabi in accord with SKC policy.
• Incorporate student learning outcomes, department objectives and the 4 C’s into curriculum, in accord with SKC mission and department goals.
• Develop modules and instruct using hybrid and/or online technology, as needed.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Field instruction

Mentoring Native students

Team collaboration

Safety training in field

Data visualization

Education

Master’s degree in geohydrology / hydrology / soil science

Tools

GIS

Data visualization

Job description

Salish Kootenai College seeks a Soils & Groundwater Hydrology Instructor for a 9-month position in Pablo, MT. The role focuses on teaching groundwater hydrology, soil science and related courses, with emphasis on data visualization and field instruction.

Responsibilities include curriculum development and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Qualified applicants should hold a Master’s degree in geohydrology, hydrology, or related field and have experience teaching and mentoring Native